Nelly Bly: Breaking Barriers from Asylums to the Skies

Nellie Bly, a pioneering journalist, is credited as the world's first blogger. Born in 1864, she began her career by challenging a sexist article, leading to a job at the Pittsburgh Dispatch. Dissatisfied with trivial assignments, she moved to New York and famously exposed conditions at the Women's Lunatic Asylum by going undercover. Her work led to significant reforms. Inspired by 'Around the World in 80 Days', she traveled the globe in 72 days, setting a new record. Bly's innovative approach to journalism and storytelling has left a lasting legacy.

What was the nature of the articles Nellie Bly wrote after joining the Pittsburgh Dispatch?

In what year did Nellie Bly begin her journey around the world, and how long did it take her?